Classic 1950s guitar colors in easy aerosols
Genuine nitrocellulose guitar lacquer—no spray equipment needed! Fast-drying, durable finish resists water and alcohol.
Colors based on aged original guitars
Vintage finishes vary a lot. Two guitars sprayed together in 1960 look very different today, depending on where they've been all these years. And neither one looks like the day it left the factory.
To get an authentic look for our finishes, Erick Coleman color-matched original guitars. TV Yellow is formulated to match a prime 1958 Les Paul Special. It's a semi-opaque finish, allowing grain to read through.
"I see a lot of vintage guitars in my shop. Most aerosols don't really come close to looking like the colors they are intended to. These new ColorTone finishes nail the look of vintage beauties I've had on my bench."
—Erick Coleman, guitar repairman and StewMac tech advisor
ColorTone® Classic Colors Aerosols can be sprayed over smooth unfinished wood; over sanded grain filler; over sanding sealer, and over ColorTone Stains. Add topcoats of ColorTone Clear Aerosol Guitar Lacquer for a deep hard gloss.
A complete guitar typically requires 1 can of sealer, 1 can of color, and 4-6 cans of clear topcoat.
For best results, use warm lacquer, not cold. Professionals spray warm lacquer to reduce spatters which require sanding. Warm your aerosol cans in a sink of warm tap water.
13-ounce aerosol cans.
